The Bundesheer, the modern Austrian Army.

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Re: The Bundesheer, the modern Austrian Army.

Re: The Bundesheer, the modern Austrian Army.

here's a nice set of Österreichischen Bundesheer Y straps of a 1971 vintage ,the ink stamp shows HBA my question is what were the external anchor points mounted mid way up the shoulder straps for ,the straps are of superb quality and im sure with the shoulder padding were very comfortable to wear ,enjoy james

Re: The Bundesheer, the modern Austrian Army.

very nice example mark ,theres no mistaking the austrian design ,especially with the almost triangular strap ring ,it certainly has echoes of the ww2 period german y strap, ive done a little research on this period strap and it seems the mid point D rings on the shoulder straps were used to attach an A-frame (Gefechtsgepäck)it must of been a similar set up on the bundesheer's y strap too ,thanks james